The bill amends section 110.12303 of the Florida Statutes to require the Department of Management Services to provide coverage for medically necessary expenses related to standard fertility preservation services for individuals diagnosed with cancer who are of reproductive age. This coverage is mandated for state-contracted health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and state group health insurance plans issued or renewed on or after January 1, 2026. The bill specifies that these plans cannot require preauthorization for such services and allows for maximum benefit provisions, which may include deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance, as long as they are consistent with the maximum benefit provisions.
Additionally, the bill defines key terms related to fertility preservation, including "iatrogenic infertility," which refers to fertility impairment caused by medical treatments, and "standard fertility preservation services," which encompasses procedures aligned with established medical practices aimed at preserving fertility. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.